Description
Carrot salad is a bright and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy texture and zesty dressing, this salad transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. Whether served as a side or incorporated into wraps, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh carrots (peeled and shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and peeling the carrots, then shredding them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey or maple syrup.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots and parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in raisins or nuts. Swap the dressing for yogurt for a creamy version. Fresh herbs like cilantro can add an extra flavor boost.